Bella
Bella is a baby girl’s name of Italian origin that means “beautiful.” Originally, Bella was used only as the nickname for Isabella but is also used for other names ending in -bella such as Arabella and Mirabella. Bella was popular in the US until the early 1930s but has been making a comeback since 2000.
Meaning and Origin of the name Bella:
Bella is a beautiful girl's name of Italian origin meaning "beautiful."
Bella is a nickname for names ending in -bella. As a stand-alone given name, it is derived from the Italian word bellissima (meaning "beautiful").
Symbolism of the name Bella:
Isabella shares a name with a type of beautiful pink and white flower called the Gladiolus Isabella. This flower symbolizes integrity, strength, and new love.
Nicknames for the name Bella:
Bella is a precious name for girls. Because it is a short name, there are only a handful of options for nicknames. We have compiled possible nicknames for Bella in the list below to help you find the perfect nickname for your baby girl.
- Belle
- Bee
- Elle
- Ella
Style of the name Bella:
Traditional
Gender of the name Bella:
Bella is a girl's name.
Pronunciation of the name Bella:
BEHL-ə
Number of syllables in the name Bella:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Bella:
Bella evokes feelings of beauty and grace.
Alternative spellings for the name Bella:
- Bela
- Bellah
Popularity of the name Bella:
According to the Social Security Administration, Bella is a popular girl’s baby name that has been in the top 100 names since 2000.
Related names for the name Bella:
- Isabelle
- Isabella
- Belle
- Belladona
- Mirabella
- Annabella
- Arabella
Great middle names for the name Bella and their meanings:
- Cerys (love)
- Bryony (to sprout)
- Delphine (dolphine)
- Olive (olive tree)
- Violet (purple)
- Luna (moon)
- Annette (grace)
- Bernadette (brave as a bear)
- Brighid (strength or exalted one)
- Margaret (pearl)
- Josephine (God increases)
Famous people with the name Bella:
- Bella Freud (English fashion designer)
- Bella Pilar (American illustrator)
- Bella Lewitzky (American choreographer)
- Bela Lugosi (Hungarian-American actor)
- Bella Abzug (American politician and activist)
Bellas in popular culture:
- Isabella Marie "Bella" Swan (Twilight series)
- Bellatrix "Bella" Lestrange (Harry Potter series)
- Bella Monroe (video game, “Siren: Blood Curse “)
- Bella Donna Boudreaux (Marvel's X,Men series)
- Bella Goth (video game, The Sims series)